Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for Sri Lankan worker

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has overturned the death sentence of 27-year-old Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who had been convicted for allegedly insulting Islam and the Prophet Muhammad in a Facebook post. According to Sri Lankan State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, the decision follows intensive diplomatic efforts between the two nations. Although Sivarasa deleted the post and posted a video apology shortly after the incident during a religious debate last June, the original screenshot had already reached authorities. While the death sentence is rescinded, it remains unclear how long he will stay in prison, and he is expected to face further penalties.